Be Inspired Blog | Arizona SummerWinds Nursery

3 different container plant recipes using red, white and blue flowers, inspired by Independence Day.

Independence Day-Inspired Summer Flower Containers

Celebrate the season with red, white & blue blooms that thrive in Arizona’s summer heat. These stylish container combos add vibrant, long-lasting color—perfect for Independence Day gatherings or brightening up your outdoor space all summer long.

3 different Southwest gardens with native and desert-adapted plants in a cottage garden style.

Native & Desert-Adapted Plants for a Cottage Garden Look

Create a charming, layered cottage garden using native and desert-adapted plants. Discover low-water favorites like desert marigolds, penstemons, and more that thrive in the Valley’s dry climate.

3 images of healthy desert home gardens and landscapes.

Keep Your Plants Healthy All Summer Long

Unfortunately, hand watering just isn’t enough for plants in the greater Metro Phoenix area. Learn how to deep water your plants properly using drip irrigation, and other smart techniques to keep your landscape and container plants healthy all summer long—even if you’re out of town.

Ants on leaves with aphids, scale and mealybugs in the garden.

How to Protect Your Arizona Garden from Ants this Spring

Stop ants from damaging your desert garden this spring. Learn which plants are most at risk and how to prevent and eliminate ant infestations with natural and effective methods.

A Gulf Fritillary butterfly, a Monarch caterpillar, and a Two-tailed swallowtail butterfly.

Beneficial or Harmful? How to Identify Garden Caterpillars in the Valley of the Sun

Learn how to identify beneficial and harmful garden caterpillars in the Valley of the Sun. Discover which species to protect for pollinators and which to manage to prevent plant damage. Get expert tips on natural pest control and butterfly-friendly gardening.